From the press release: This is a unique sort of acupuncture book. … truly a book with something for everyone … it does all the nitty gritty details [ also raises its eyes to the far horizons with confidence and hope, and I recommend it wholeheartedly. Mark Bovey, Research Manager, British Acupuncture Council … an excellent and innovative book that brings together a range of acupuncture skills and theories … takes you on a journey through all the aspects of patient care, clinical investigation and (acupuncture related) treatment options … illustrates an approach relevant to much wider aspects of practice … puts forward an alternative strategy that could bring coherence to the research effort … very grateful for the opportunity to read this book and I thoroughly recommend it. Mark Price, Consultant Podiatric Surgeon … an incredibly thorough update on the use of acupuncture for heel pain … I love what you have done with the book, everyone doing any research into PHP really needs it. Shane Toohey, Podiatric Acupuncturist • a comprehensive, up to date resource; the first text to pull together in one place all of the available information on the subject including published research, textbooks, theoretical articles and the author’s clinical expertise • designed for both practitioners and researchers • integrative approach, drawing on theory, clinical expertise and evidence, both Traditional East Asian Medicine and Western Medical Acupuncture, as well as holistic consideration of lifestyle factors • the book is complemented by online resources to encourage a community of practice • visual summaries of approaches in use • algorithms for thinking through different presentations of PHP • handy reference charts and tables • unflinching discussion of contentious issues • specific proposals for future research